VOLLEYBALL REFEREE CLINICStudents who are interested in receiving training to be volleyball referees, and possibly attain a school credit, are to inquire at the main office. The referee clinic will be on Thursday, January 4th, 2018.

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONSAny students who are interested in being actors for the musical are to attend an important audition meeting on Tuesday, December 19th at 12:45 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre. If you cannot attend, please see Mr. Van Otterloo after the meeting.

WRESTLING

Practice runs Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays after school. If you are interested in wrestling, and have not signed up yet, please see Ms. Richards in room 128, ASAP.

SLC POPCORN FRIDAYS

On the first Friday of every month, SLC members will sell popcorn for $1.00 during lunch in the Conference Room.

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEE

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to a high school graduate enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program at partner universities. The nominated student has the opportunity to win a $100,000 or $80,000 scholarship. The criteria includes: academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. St. Mary High School can nominate one candidate and nomination is competitive. Please provide a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need toMrs.Rapin in Student Services by Monday, January 15, 2018 to be considered for nomination. To find out more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship visithttp://www.schulichleaders.com or info@uja.schulichleader.com

MOCK TRIAL SIGN UP

Are you interested in Mock Trial? In Mock Trial students prepare and present a fictional case acting as lawyers or witnesses before real judges. If you are interested in being on Mrs. Daniel-Minier's small group (6-7 people) Mock Trial team on Saturday, April 14th, interview times are posted on the door of room B27 (in the basement near the wrestling room/elevator). Please contact Mrs. Daniel-Minier for more information.

SMHS CLOTHING ORDERS

St. Mary High School Spirit Wear is on sale now. Clothing samples and order forms are available in the office. Come and check it out!

WINTER CLOTHING DONATIONSThe Prince Albert Knights of Columbus and the R.C.M.P. are working together to collect new or gently used coats, ski pants, toques/hats, mitts, scarves, etc. for children ages 2-12 years of age living in Saskatchewan northern communities. Donations will be accepted at any Catholic Church in Prince Albert, or at St. Mary High School (Mr. Corcoran in Room 227), until the middle of November. Cash donations will be accepted to purchase outerwear for children.

ADMISSION TO U OF S

The deadline to apply for Regular Admission to U of SisFebruary 15th, 2018.Information about calculation of the admission averages, and the required subjects by program are available on the U of S website.

U OF S: BEST & BRIGHTEST SCHOLARSHIPS AND CIRCLE OF HONOUR AWARDS

High-achieving students are encouraged to apply for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships, the highest-valued, renewable scholarships worth up to $40,000, which are awarded to recognize academic excellence and community engagement. Included in these awards are five that are specifically designated for Aboriginal students, known as the Circle of Honour Awards. To be considered, students must apply for admission by December 1, 2017 and submit their scholarship application through their PAWS account by December 15, 2017. Information about calculating an admission average, and required subjects by program are available on the U of S website.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRINCE ALBERT WRESTLING CLUB

PAWC has begun! Practices are on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please see Ms. Richards in Room 128 for more information.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDNESDAY SUPPER STUDYStudents are invited to go to the library every Wednesday after school to receive additional teacher support. As well, a supper is served at 5:00 p.m.OPEN SHOP FOR PAA STUDENTS

Students who are currently taking PAA classes that involve construction or drafting are invited to use the shop equipment, under teacher supervision, during lunch hours every Monday - Thursday. Please contact Mr. Thalheimer or Mr. Welter for more information.

ARTCLUBArt Club meets everyMonday from 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m in the Art Room (B18).Everyone is welcome to attend. Come on out to make some great art!BOARD GAMECLUBBoard Game Club meets everyevery Tuesday and Thursday during lunch in the Community Room.Everyone is welcome!GLEE CLUB/CHORAL

Tuesday and Thursday from 8:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. in the chapel.Wednesday from 12:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. in the chapel.